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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.82, 1,201.94 and 339.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.82, 1,201.94 and 339.71 is: 509.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.82 : 1,201.94 = 339.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.82/1,201.94 = 339.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.82x = 1,201.94 × 339.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.82x = 408,309.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,309.34/801.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.23

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